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How Rene Descartes Changed the Way We Think About Reality
Rene Descartes was a mathematician, philosopher, physiologist, mechanic and physicist whose ideas and discoveries played a major role in the development of several scientific fields at once. He developed the algebraic symbolism that we use to this day,...
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Friedrich Nietzsche and the Birth of Modern Existentialism
Friedrich Nietzsche is a German philosopher, thinker, poet and even composer. His non-academic teachings have become widespread not only in the scientific and philosophical community, but also far beyond its borders. Nietzsche questioned the key principles of the...
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Epicurus: The Philosopher Who Advocated Pleasure as the Greatest Good
The essence of the doctrine of the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus is contained in the quote "Enjoyment is the beginning and end of a blessed life." A true atheist recognized the existence of higher powers, but denied their...
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau: The Philosopher Who Shaped the Enlightenment
On June 28, 1712, Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born in Geneva. The pedagogical works and theories of this French philosopher and writer from the Enlightenment era are well-known. In philosophy, Rousseau is credited as founding romanticism. According to certain...
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Confucius: The Sage Who Shaped Chinese Philosophy
The name of this philosopher is familiar to everyone. Confucius is the most famous Chinese. The teachings of the ancient thinker form the basis of the state ideology. It influenced the life of East Asia. Confucianism was not...
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Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Man Who Rewrote the Rules of Philosophy
The theory of ideal language was created in the 20th century by the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. Its foundation was logical mathematics. The idea of logical atomism was created by the physicist.
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Karl Marx’s Vision: A Deep Dive into His Theories and Impact
The creator of Marxism, Karl Marx is the socialism's ideologist and the author of the influential work "Capital".
In the German city of Trier, on...
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Thomas Aquinas: The Architect of Scholasticism
The most renowned Catholic religious philosopher who was able to reconcile Christian ideas with reason and logic is Thomas Aquinas. Theologian's brief life story...
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John Locke and the Evolution of Natural Rights Theory
The earliest indications of freedom in England emerged in the 17th century. Natural sciences took the place of medieval philosophy in universities when theology...
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Plato: The Architect of Idealism in Ancient Greece
The ancient era is when philosophy's foundational ideas were developed. Three of the greatest writers, scientists, and intellectuals of their day are Pythagoras, Socrates,...
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Immanuel Kant: The Philosopher Who Defined Modern Thought
German philosopher Immanuel Kant was a key figure in the Enlightenment movement. His writings have served as the foundation for philosophical criticism, and his...
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P.T. Barnum: Master of Entertainment and Entrepreneurship
People have an innate interest in strange objects and happenings. If you study it, you'll find that encountering these objects and phenomena throughout human...